US Bridges

Msas 120 over I 94

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 9457

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 120 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 120 over I 94 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2038. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 120
CrossesI 94
Location0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 280
RouteCity Street 120
Coordinates44.95445, -93.18736
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 120 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Msas 120 over I 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 120 over I 94 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Msas 120 over I 94?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 120 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.